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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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